Martin Peter Hagon (born 25 December 1961 in Hackney, England is a former motorcycle speedway, grasstrack and longtrack rider.[1]
| Born | 25 December 1961 Hackney, England |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Career history | |
| 1981–1983 | Hackney Hawks |
| 1981 | Rye House Rockets |
| 1984–1986 | Sheffield Tigers |
| 1987 | Ipswich Witches |
| Individual honours | |
| 1984 | European Grasstrack Champion |
| 1984, 1987 | British Masters Grasstrack champion |
Career
editHagon raced for Hackney Hawks during the 1982 British League season.[2] After another season with them he joined Sheffield Tigers for the 1984 British League season[3] and would spend three seasons with them.[4]
Peter Adams, the Wolverhampton Wolves promoter made inquiries towards Hagon at the beginning of the 1986 season[5] but Hagon chose to join Ipswich Witches, where he spent his final season riding in league speedway.[1]
Away from standard speedway he excelled in Longtrack and grasstrack and reached two Individual Speedway Long Track World Championship finals in 1985 and 1987.[6] His last season was with Ipswich Witches in 1987.[1]
Personal life
editHe is the son of Alf Hagon and his son is Sam Hagon (both speedway riders).[1]
World Longtrack Championship Record
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European Grasstrack Championship
edit- 1982 –
Damme 10pts (8th) - 1983 –
Nandlastadt 14pts (6th) - 1984 –
Eenrum 24pts (Champion)
British Masters Grasstrack Championship
edit- 1982 –
Exeter Finalist - 1983 – Long Marston Airfield Finalist
- 1984 – Yarm (Champion)
- 1985 – Andover Finalist
- 1986 – Exeter (2nd)
- 1987 – Andover (Champion)
- 1988 – Abingdon Finalist
- 1989 – Andover Finalist
- 1990 – Bridgnorth (2nd)
- 1991 – Tonbridge Finalist
After racing
editAfter his racing career, Martin went into the business his father set up called 'Hagon Shocks'. Today he runs the business and supplies many of the racing fraternity.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Martin Hagon". WWOS Backup. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Hagon aims to roar home". Star Green 'un. 18 February 1984. Retrieved 23 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Rider averages 1929 to 2009" (PDF). Speedway Researcher. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Moves for Moran". Wolverhampton Express and Star. 26 February 1986. Retrieved 23 September 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Martin Hagon profile". Grasstrack GB. Retrieved 6 August 2023.